Vice President, Program Development

Who we are

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree‑granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry‑informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities.

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Reporting to the Provost, we are seeking a Vice President, New Program Development. This is a highly influential, high‑visibility role leading Yorkville University’s academic growth agenda. You will make an immediate and long‑term impact by overseeing the planning, prioritization, and execution of all new program initiatives across Yorkville University and Toronto Film School.

As VP, New Program Development, you will be responsible for shaping the long‑term program portfolio strategy, ensuring institutional readiness for new offerings, and enabling cross‑functional teams to take programs from concept to launch.

As the leader of the New Program Development team, this role partners closely with Deans, academic leaders, and senior internal stakeholders, as well as external partners, to identify market and societal needs, drive academically rigorous program innovation, and ensure new offerings are high‑quality, market‑informed, and strategically aligned with institutional mission and priorities, while leading a small, execution‑focused team and evolving its structure, capabilities, and operating model as institutional needs mature.

This is a full‑time role, currently following a hybrid model, with 4 days a week on‑site at our Toronto location and 1 day remotely.

Academic leadership and institutional impact. You are motivated by meaningful institutional impact and bring a nuanced understanding of the opportunities, constraints, and evolving policy landscape shaping post‑secondary education in Canada. You will apply this expertise to the conception, approval, and launch of high‑quality academic programs that advance institutional strategy while meeting the learning and professional goals of a diverse Canadian and global student body.

Influence, governance, and sector contribution. You are seeking a senior academic leadership role with genuine influence, one that shapes academic direction, program quality, and innovation within a progressive institution. This role offers the opportunity to contribute at scale, work within an agile academic environment, and see institutional impact realized within compressed timelines.

Growth. You will have the support and resources to advance your career in meaningful, lasting ways. We provide opportunities for professional development, exposure to best practices across industries, and the chance to contribute to an institution that is continually evolving and innovating.

• Strategic academic leadership. You will lead the overall new‑program strategy and multi‑year academic development roadmap for Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, with a clear mandate to modernize and accelerate program development timelines while maintaining academic rigour…